Links for 2015-04-02

Excellent op-ed from Dr David McConnell, fellow emeritus of TCD’s Smurfit Institute of Genetics: ‘Ireland should once again foster, by competition, a good number of experienced, reputable people, of all ages, who have ideas about solving major scientific questions. These people are an essential part of the foundation of our science-based economy and society. Too many of them are no longer eligible for funding by SFI; too few are being appointed by the universities; and fewer PhDs are being awarded. The writing is on the wall.’